Grandpa's Tzatziki
- 2 medium cucumber or 1 English cucumber (to make about 1/2 – 3/4 cup grated cucumber after squeezing out juice)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 - 1 tbsp My Big Fat Greek Rub and Seasoning (depends on tastes)
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scrape the watery seeds out. Coarsely grate the cucumber using a box grater. Then wrap in paper towels or a tea towel and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
- Place cucumber in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients then mix to combine. Set aside for at least 20 minutes for the flavors to meld.
My Big Fat Greek Rub and Seasoning Dip
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp My Big Fat Greek rub and seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- Mix well, chill 30 minutes to let flavors set.
Butter My Butt & Call Me a Biscuit Pork & Poultry Rub and Seasoning Dip
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp Pork and Poultry rub and seasoning
- Mix well, chill 30 minutes to let flavors set
The Horny Bull Beef Rub and Seasoning Dip
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp Beef Rub and Seasoning
- Mix well, chill 30 minutes to let flavors set.
All Purpose Rub and Seasoning Dip
- 2 cups sour cream OR Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Really Frickin' Good All Purpose Seasoning
- 1/2 cup finely diced raw or sautéed onions
- Mix well, chill 30 minutes to let flavors set
Slap My Bass & Call Me Sally Seafood Rub and Seasoning Dip
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt OR sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Seafood Rub and Seasoning
- Mix well, chill 30 minutes to let flavors set.
Uncle Jerry's "Just Jerk It" Jamaican Jerk Rub & Seasoning Dip
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Uncle Jerry's "Just Jerk It" Jamaican Rub & Seasoning
- Mix well, chill 30 minutes to let flavors set.
Ranch Seasoning, Dip, Spread, and Dressing
Use these recipes for both Black Garlic Ranch and Dill Ranch.
- For Dressing: Combine 1 Tbsp. seasoning mix with 1/3 cup mayo and 1/3 cup buttermilk (or milk) and whisk to combine. Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before using. (Best if chilled for several hours.)
- For Dip: Combine 1 Tbsp. seasoning mix with 1/3 cup mayo and 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt and whisk to combine. Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before using. (Best if chilled for several hours.)
- For Spread: Combine 1 brick softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of seasoning mix. Chill for 60 min. (Best if chilled for several hours.)
- For Seasoning: Sprinkle on liberally wherever you want extra flavor; i.e., chicken wings, popcorn, steamed vegetables, etc.
Cranberry Maple Mayo Spread
Mix 2/3 cup Cranberry Maple sauce with 1/3 cup of mayo
Cranberry Maple Cream Cheese Spread
- 1 Brick of softened cream cheese
- 2 Tablespoons of sugar
- 1 Cup of Cranberry Maple Sauce
- 1/2 Cup of craisins, chopped
- Whip all ingredients together with a hand or stand mixer. Chill for at least two hours. (For the best flavor, chill overnight.)
Mom's Apple Pie Cream Cheese Spread
Combined 1 brick of softened cream cheese with 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Mom's Apple Pie seasoning. Chill for at least two hours. (For the best flavor, chill overnight.)